“SILENCE OF A WINTER'S NIGHT”: 3 p.m. Saturday; Salamonie Interpretive Center, Salamonie Lake, 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews; learn about winter camping; camping is encouraged but not required; if weather is too cold, the center will be open and heated for sleeping; $5 cost; register at 260-468-2127.

Fundraiser

CHILI COOK-OFF/PAULDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday; basement of Branch Community Church, Paulding, Ohio; $5 to taste and vote; take out is also available; all proceeds benefit downtown revitalization.

ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: 7 p.m. Wednesday; Allen County Public Library, lower level theater, 900 Library Plaza; members will share their unique ancestors and favorite discoveries; also open to visitors.